fountain pen fans loved the kaweco iridescent pearl in 2022 q1

Typical Behavior of a Dedicated Fountain Pen Fan: A Peek at 2022 Q1 Sales

If you want to get an idea of the typical behavior of a dedicated, modern day fountain pen fan, you’ll probably find this peek into our 2022 Q1 sales interesting.

Pen Chalet Customers Love Fountain Pens & And Everything Attached to the Them:

pen chalet 2022 q1 fountain pen sales overview

Whether you’re new to the fountain pen community and interested to figure out what’s “normal” or you’re a deep diving, dedicated fountain pen fanatic that just needs more information, here’s a quick peek inside how OUR fountain pen customers behaved during the 1st quarter of 2022. We’ll run through the best selling fountain pens of 2022 Q1, the top selling fountain pen brand of 2022 Q1, the 5 US states that made the most fountain pen orders, and the top 3 US states that spend the most money on fountain pens, Pen Chalet’s Fountain Pen Staff Picks, and a selection of fun an exciting new brands and products added in in 2022 Q1 that you may have missed.

If you’re ready, to go, we’ll run you through all the details, or you can check out the info laid out in the infographic to the left. Either way, you’ll end up with the same information, so the choice is yours. Are you a visual learner? If so, I officially give you permission to stop reading, and instead begin perusing the image containing all the essential info you’re looking for about 2022 Q1 and our customers’ typical fountain pen behavior.

Best Selling Fountain Pens of 2022 Q1:

fountain pen fans loved the kaweco iridescent pearl in 2022 q1
Fountain pen fans loved the Kaweco Iridescent pearl in 2022 Q1.
  • January: Leonardo Momento Zero Brooks Exclusive
  • February: Kaweco Collectors Edition Iridescent Pearl
  • March: Kaweco Collectors Edition Iridescent Pearl

Best Selling Fountain Pen Brand of 2022 Q1:

Lamy was our most frequently purchased fountain pen brand we carry in Q1 2022. (About 1 in every 10 fountain pens sold was a Lamy).

Top 5 US States: Highest Number of Orders in 2022 Q1

If you live in one of these states, congratulations! You probably contributed to helping your state become one of 5 states that made the highest number of orders in the nation. These 5 states made the highest number of orders in Q1 2022:

  • California 15% of total orders
  • Texas 8% of total orders
  • New York 7% of total orders
  • Florida 6% of total orders
  • Pennsylvania 5% of total orders

Fountain Pen Big Spenders: These US States Spent the Most Money on Fountain Pens

  • California (14.5 % of Q1 2022 total US sales)
  • Texas (8.5 % of Q1 2022 total US sales)
  • New York (7 % of Q1 2022 total US sales)
  • Virginia (3.7% of Q1 2022 total US sales)
  • Illinois (3.6% of Q1 2022 total US sales)

Pen Chalet Fountain Pen Staff Picks: 2022 Q1

Here are the Staff Picks from the first quarter of 2022 in case you missed them. If you love fountain pens and Staff Picks, make sure to follow us (@penchalet) on your favorite social media platforms so you don’t miss anything!

one of our staff picks for 2022 Q1 was the Diplomat Aero fountain pen.
One of our staff picks for 2022 Q1 was the Diplomat Aero fountain pen.
  • Ron (co-owner): Diplomat Aero fountain pen
  • Ken (co-owner): Pilot Custom 823 fountain pen
  • SarahBeth (marketing): Tibaldi Perfecta fountain pen
  • Lainey (customer service): Narwhal Original fountain pen
  • Deb (customer service): Leonardo Officina Italiana Momento Zero fountain pen
  • Bekah (customer service): Kaweco Sport fountain pen
  • Nate (shipping): Pilot Vanishing Point fountain pen
  • Katie (shipping): Platinum Plaisir fountain pen
  • Christy (receiving): Pelikan Twist fountain pen

New Brands & Products You May Have Missed from 2022 Q1:

The Undefeated Lucky Cat pen rest (a new product release for 2022 Q1) is seen here alongside an Exclusive Hinze Pen (one of our new 2022 fountain pen brands).
The Undefeated Lucky Cat pen rest (a new product release for 2022 Q1) is seen here alongside an Exclusive Hinze Pen (one of our new 2022 fountain pen brands).

We picked up some new brands and added some exciting products to inventory during 2022 Q1. In case you missed it, you should check out these new brands: Ferris Wheel Press, Kilk, Hinze, and LeBoeuf. We also introduced some fen new accessories your pens might be wishing you had noticed. Have you seen our Sassy Brassy Cat pen holder? And don’t overlook the new Lucky Cat pen rests (5 different options to choose from including Undefeated Cat, Friendly Cat, Cozy Cat, Satisfied Cat, and Playful Cat.

Looking Forward to Seeing What Y’all Do in 2022 Q2:

As we wrap up the second quarter of 2022, we can’t deny that we’re excited to see how the “typical” fountain pen fanatic shopping at Pen Chalet behaves. Will it be different than Q1? We shall see…and maybe we’ll give you another update so you can see, too. But for now, don’t be excluded from all the fun, indulge your pen and ink obsession anytime you feel the urge at PenChalet.com.

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